Slip casting

Porcelain figurine which had been formed by slipcasting
Slipcasting allows the shaping of complex shapes, such as this toilet bowl
Pouring casting slip into a mould
Removing the last parts of a mould from a slipcast vase

Slip casting, or slipcasting, is a ceramic forming technique, and is widely used in industry and by craft potters to make ceramic forms. This technique typically used to form complicated shapes like figurative ceramics that would be difficult to be reproduced by hand or other forming techniques.[1] The technique involves a clay body slip, usually prepared in a blunger, being poured into plaster moulds and allowed to form a layer, the cast, on the internal walls of the mould.

It is suited for the consistent and precise shaping of complex shapes.[2][3] It is the standard shaping technique for sanitaryware, such as toilets and basins, and is commonly used for smaller pieces like figurines and teapots.[4][5][6]

  1. ^ Morgenthal, Deborah; Tourtillott, Suzanne J. E., eds. (2008). The Penland Book of Ceramics: Master Classes in Ceramic Techniques. New York: Lark Books; Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. p. 72. ISBN 978-1-60059-275-1. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  2. ^ Rijke, Jenny (March 4, 2020). "Slip Casting Molds: What are they, why use them and how to achieve different aesthetics". Jenny RIjke. Archived from the original on 16 October 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  3. ^ Toma, McKenzie (August 29, 2018). "What Even Is Slipcasting?". East Fork. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference Osborne was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ Bhargava, A. K. (2012). Engineering Materials : polymers, ceramics and composites (Second ed.). New Delhi: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. p. 196. ISBN 9788120346215. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  6. ^ "Casting Your Miniature Doll Molds". Cynthis Howe Miniatures. Retrieved 16 October 2021.